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MADISON, Wis. (June 07, 2016) – CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) Inc., has announced an expansion of its strategic alliance agreement with John M. Floyd & Associates (JMFA) that will provide credit unions with access to highly qualified executive and senior management talent through JMFA Recruitment Services. This agreement expands the alliance between CSS and JMFA that dates back to 2003.

As speculation continues regarding what ruling may result from on-going regulatory review of overdraft services, some financial institutions are waiting on the sidelines to implement an overdraft program or upgrade their existing solution. Yet, at the same time, account holders continue to experience occasional financial shortfalls, and banks and credit unions continue to struggle to earn the revenue they need to fund new technology-based programs and services. Learn how a fully-disclosed overdraft program can provide consumers with a reliable financial safety net while giving financial institutions a fully-compliant source for non-interest income.

According to Lou Holtz – renowned football coach, analyst, author and motivational speaker – “In this world you're either growing or you're dying so get in motion and grow.” In today’s competitive business environment those words are just as true for financial institutions as they are for aspiring gridiron athletes. Maintaining consistent, healthy growth often requires making changes to legacy processes and taking a hard look at how you address challenges and opportunities. Learn how assessing your institution’s foundation and implementing process improvements can enhance long-term growth.

Too often, when financial institutions are dealing with economic challenges and uncertainty about how to maintain a strong bottom line, many resort to drastic cost-cutting measures that can adversely affect the work environment and account holder service levels. Learn how a professional review of your current vendor contracts can uncover savings opportunities, better service terms and possible bonus incentives – without your having to change service providers.

As consumer interest in mobile banking services increases, financial institutions are feeling pressure to implement technology-based strategies to keep up with the rapidly growing demand. But jumping into the mix without a solid internal structure in place to support the transition can be risky. Following are steps you can take to ensure your mobile strategy is successful for your account holders and a good investment for your institution’s future.